Micron, NAMTECH partner to boost semiconductor growth in India

Micron Technology, a semiconductor company, and the New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), an ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India education initiative, have joined forces to boost India's semiconductor manufacturing sector.  

The collaboration focuses on developing a skilled talent pool aligned with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). 

The partnership also involves hands-on learning, curriculum development, and faculty training to create a globally competitive talent pool. It aims to offer internships and job opportunities for NAMTECH students, connect students with industry experts, arrange industrial visits, and facilitate technical projects. 

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and IT, stated, “With the collaboration between Micron and NAMTECH, we are shaping the future of semiconductor education and manufacturing in India, while sculpting a global narrative of innovation and technological prowess.” He added, "This partnership, under the India Semiconductor Mission, propels our nation towards a self-sufficient role in the semiconductor landscape." 

Gursharan Singh, Micron’s Senior Vice President of Global Assembly and Test Operations, said, “This synergistic collaboration with NAMTECH is an opportunity to build the talent and skill essential to the semiconductor assembly and test industry. The partnership enables us to leverage India's well-established talent pipeline for the semiconductor ecosystem, not just regionally but also on a global scale.” 

Micron plans to tap into NAMTECH as a source for skilled talent for its global manufacturing units and as a consistent pipeline for the domestic industry. The upcoming Micron assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, is expected to create 5,000 direct Micron jobs and 15,000 community jobs in the coming years. 

In June last year, Micron announced an investment of up to $825 million in a new chip assembly and test facility in Gujarat, India, reported by Reuters. With support from the Indian central government and the state of Gujarat, the total investment in the facility is projected to be $2.75 billion, with 50% from the central government and 20% from the state of Gujarat.